On 18 March, Briony Rowley attended a WorkSafe Victoria MRISC Workshop focusing on plant safety with regards to working safely with machinery and equipment. The Workshop outlined the hazards and risks posed to those in the workforce who undertake MRISC…
Excavator Plunges Down Bank When a huge excavator plunged down a bank in New Zealand recently, sensible and simple safety precautions saved the operator’s life. The seven-tonne machine rolled twice down a bank on a building site. The operator was…
Australian Standards for Earthmoving Machinery Off the Road Wheels, Rims and Tyres – Maintenance and Repair – Tyres A new Australian Standard “AS 4457.2-2008: Earthmoving Machinery – Off-the-Road Wheels, Rims and Tyres – Maintenance and Repair – Tyres” has been…
Introducing Equipment to Save Time and Increase Business Efficiency Why use a Tool Carrier in a quarry? Basically the answer lies in the name ‘Tool Carrier’. These machines are such a versatile ‘tool’ in one’s kit that their application seems…
CMPA Workshop Results to Increase Industy Awareness IN March 2004, the CMPA held a Drilling Workshop to identify the hazards, risks and possible controls associated with drilling in the extractive industry. The results of this Workshop were compiled by the…
Complying to Part 5.1 “Construction” of the OHS Regulations IN general, construction work means: Any work performed in connection with the construction, alteration, conversion, fitting out, commissioning, renovation, refurbishment, decommissioning or demolition of any building or structure or any similar…
Native Vegetation Framework Review The VLPA is represented on the working party at DSE for this review. Due to staff changes, the next draft is being prepared by a consultant to DSE. Of particular concern is the need for provisions…
Work Authority Annual Returns Summary of 2007 Last year, the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) issued the annual production, sales and value of stone returns (“Schedule 4 Return”) to be completed by Work Authority (WA) holders in June 2007. Of…
Transfer of Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities from DPI to WorkSafe Victoria Prior to 1-Jan-2008 the Minerals & Petroleum Regulation Branch (MPR) were responsible for regulating Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in mining, extractive and on-shore petroleum industries within Victoria.…
Training for 2008 With this year looking wetter (and therefore not as busy!) as the last few, we are planning on delivering more training both in frequency and units. Sarah is presently visiting Members to discuss their training requirements for…